PPE stands for what in safety context?

• A. Public Protection Equipment
• B. Protection of People and Environment
• C. Personal Protective Equipment
• D. Preventive Protective Equipment

Answer: (C)

Personal Protective Equipment is the gear a worker wears to reduce exposure to hazards on the job. It includes items like safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, ear protection, and respirators. The phrase fits safety practice because it describes three key parts: Personal (worn by the individual), Protective (its job is to guard against harm), and Equipment (it's gear, not a procedure). Other phrasings don’t match the standard terminology used in safety contexts, and wouldn’t clearly convey the idea of wearable protection. PPE is used as part of a broader hazard-control strategy, especially when hazards can’t be eliminated through other measures.